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A harbor with boats, a wooden dock, and houses along the hillside. 1
A residential street with houses, a metal guardrail, and a gravel path. 2
A mural of a town office with a sign reading 'Petty Harbour/Maddox Cove.' 3
A harbor with boats docked, a wooden pier, and houses along the water's edge. 4
A rocky coastline with a boat in the water and a dock with a sailboat. 5
By Iconic Newfoundland A Coastal Journey
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$206 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Local Expertise: All guides are proud to call St. John's home. Each having lived here at least 60 years, we share with you authentic stories coming from true locals, something a 15-minute photo op simply can't provide. We ensure you are left with lasting memories.

    Unrushed Exploration: Enjoy 30 to 90 minutes at every stop. There is no rush to fit all of this into a 3-hour window.

    Deep Engagement: You won't just see the landmarks—you'll experience them. Wander, talk, listen, explore. Climb to the top of Cabot Tower, enter the lighthouse at Cape Spear, walk to the edge of the continent, interact with local fishermen. Visit several areas involved in WW1, WW2, 7 years war. See how our strategic location as the entry way to North America played pivotal roles.

    Truly Private Service: Travel in an SUV limited to 3 guests, each with its own dedicated guide. Tour length can be adjusted as needed. Cruise passengers - we start & end on your schedule. It’s your day.

Activity location

  • Jellybean Row Houses
    • Kimberly Row
    • St. John's, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Signal Hill Visitor Centre
    • 230 Signal Hill Road
    • A1C 5M9, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Newfoundland A Coastal Journey in English

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • Opening hours: Thu 7:00 am-6:00 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$206.09 x 2 AdultsNZ$412.18
Total
Price is NZ$412.18
Until Wed, 12 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled Water
  • Inclusions
    Handmade Souvenier from your guide - yours to keep.
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Any purchases of food, drink, souvenirs are at the travellers expense.

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • It is suggested you take the following items with you the day of, to make your experience most enjoyable. There is storage space enough for passenger to bring along: * Comfortable walking shoes * Raincoat or Umbrella * Suntan Lotion * Clothing Layers * Sunglasses * Backpack or bag * Mobile Phone & charger. USB port is available in the vehicle. * Camera * Water & Snacks ( you will have time to purchase lunch / snacks at midday.) * Visa, Debit card or cash for souvenier & food / drink purchases
    • Not recommended for travellers who have walking difficulties.

Activity itinerary

Jellybean Row Houses

  • 15m
We drive pass several jellybean terrace houses, amazing colours. Hear the storey of why houses are so vibrant.

Fort Amherst Lighthouse

  • 1h
Drive through the Southside of St Johns,, view the Outer Battery, visit Newfoundlands first lighthouse at Fort Amherst. Learn about chain rock, the steel underwater fence protecting St Johns Harbour during WW2. View the vaults used to store wartime amunition as well as Newman Wines vaults of 300 years ago.

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

  • 1h 30m
The most easterly point in North America. Stand with your back to the water and the entire continent is in front of you. Visit the gift shop, visitors, centre. Enter the lighthouse which is restored to the way it was when it was lived in by the keepers. Walk through the war tunnels to the "disappearing cannons used during the war. Visit the scenic viewpoints overlooking the Atlantic ocean where soldiers once scanned for enemy ships Today this is where whales are often sighted offshore.

Petty Harbour

  • 45m
One of the oldest fishing communities in Newfoundland. Walk the jetty, interact with local fishermen working their catch. Visit the old church, stop for ice cream, view the beauty of the colourful community with houses of red green yellow blue and anything in between.

Quidi Vidi Battery

  • 45m
Step back in time, the narrow roads through Quidi Vidi villiage with its colourful houses which line the edge of the roads. A fishing village dating back to the 1500s. Walk to the edge of the cliffs and view the narrow inlets where fishermen come and go.

Quidi Vidi

  • 45m
Take time out to purchase lunch at one of several vendors, visit the Artisan Studio and watch the making of all kinds of crafts and souveniers

Signal Hill

  • 45m
The long winding road to Signal Hill. Stunning views of the Ocean, the city and the narrows. Walk to the edge of the earth. Signal Hill is the site of the first ever wireless transatlantic transmission received by Marconi from Cornwall England in 1901. Signalman perched on Signal Hill and examined the ocean for ships headed towards the port of St. John's. Flag signals flown on the hill communicated the names of arriving ships to locals and soldiers below. View the historic artillery as well as the " noon day gun". Possibly visit with our friendly Newfoundland Dog who is almost always on site.

Cabot Tower

  • 45m
Built in the late gothic-revival style, the tower was constructed in 1900 as a monument to John Cabots 1497 voyage to North America, and the 60th anniversary of Queen Victorias reign. Used for signaling functions until 1958, located on Signal Hill - where Marconi received the first ever wireless transmission. Enter the tower and climb to the top for breathtaking views. Browse the gift store.

Location

Activity location

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    Jellybean Row Houses
    • Kimberly Row
    • St. John's, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Signal Hill Visitor Centre
    • 230 Signal Hill Road
    • A1C 5M9, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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